Route from Sainte-Madeleine to Bridgewater

Distance from Sainte-Madeleine to Bridgewater

The straight-line distance between Sainte-Madeleine and Bridgewater is 688.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 778 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 38 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sainte-Madeleine – Bridgewater

Driving directions from Sainte-Madeleine to Bridgewater

The map shows the locations of Sainte-Madeleine (A) and Bridgewater (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.

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Driving directions from Sainte-Madeleine to Bridgewater

Real distance: 1,280.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 16 h 13 min

1. • Drive north on Rue Desbiens. 49 m
2. ← Turn left onto Rue Girouard. 171 m
3. → Turn right onto Rang Saint-Simon/227. 453 m
4. → Turn right to take the ramp toward Québec. 10.4 km
5. • Keep left to stay on 20. 368.4 km
6. • Keep right to take 85. 379.8 km
7. • Keep right to take TCH. 340.4 km
8. • Take exit 15 onto NS 102 South toward Truro/Halifax. 74.9 km
9. • Keep right to take NS 102/Highway 102 toward Fall River/Annapolis Valley Yarmouth /South Shore /Halifax. 12.6 km
10. • Take exit 3 onto 213 toward 2/Bedford. 542 m
11. ← Turn left onto Hammonds Plains Road/NS 213. 15.1 km
12. → Take the NS 103 West ramp toward Hubbards/Yarmouth. 55.0 km
13. ↑ Keep straight to stay on NS 103/Highway 103. 16.3 km
14. • Take exit 12 onto 3/331/332 toward Bridgewater/West/East LaHave/Riverport. 711 m
15. ← Turn left toward Bridgewater. 2.0 km
16. → Turn right onto Aberdeen Road/NS 325/Route 325. 355 m
17. ← Turn left onto Davison Drive. 264 m
18. ← Turn left onto LaHave Street. 188 m
19. → Turn right onto Old Bridge Street/NS 3. 271 m
20. ← Turn left onto King Street/NS 3/NS 331. 210 m
21. → Turn right onto Dufferin Street/NS 3. 543 m
22. ← Turn left onto Walnut Street. 176 m
23. → Turn right onto Christie Street. 82 m
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Sainte-Madeleine – Bridgewater

Indicative estimates based on ~778 km. Tolls calculated at ~$0.10/km on tolled segments. The calculator updates with the live planner's real distance. Actual consumption, driving style, weather, and toll rates vary.

Origin and destination

How to drive from Sainte-Madeleine to Bridgewater

The straight-line distance between Sainte-Madeleine (Quebec) and Bridgewater (Nova Scotia) is about 688.2 km. The actual road distance varies by chosen route, road type, and travel conditions — especially in winter and across mountain or northern segments.

Before you leave, consider:

• Check current traffic with a navigation app — particularly around major cities.
• Look up any toll segments on your route (Ontario 407, select bridges).
• In winter or at higher elevations, drive times and conditions can change quickly. Carry a charged phone, fuel reserve, and weather-appropriate gear.
• Plan stops at service centres or towns along the way — fuel and rest stops can be sparse on remote sections.

Route description: Sainte-Madeleine – Bridgewater

Driving directions from Sainte-Madeleine to Bridgewater: estimated road distance 778 km, indicative time about 8 h 38 min by car. The route connects Quebec to Nova Scotia — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track with turn-by-turn directions.

The trip starts at Sainte-Madeleine (Quebec) — coordinates 45.6000° N, -73.1000° E. The destination is Bridgewater (Nova Scotia), at 44.3700° N, -64.5200° E.

Practical tips for the Sainte-Madeleine – Bridgewater drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Bridgewater in Nova Scotia, maritime, with Atlantic coves, harbours, and Cape Breton's highlands.

When to leave

For a long route, leave early (before 06:30) or wait until after 10:00. Avoid summer long-weekend exoduses and major holidays. Plan a break every 1.5–2 hours of driving — and check weather, especially across the Prairies and through mountain passes.

Alternatives

For this route of about 778 km, consider VIA Rail Canada — VIA's Corridor service connects many Eastern Canadian cities, and the long-distance trains (the Canadian, Ocean) run through the Prairies and the Maritimes. Cross-border trips may also include Amtrak's Adirondack or Cascades. Check schedules at viarail.ca and amtrak.com.

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